Defense Minister “Newly dispatched escort ship for 2 weeks in the waters near Japan” New Corona May 1: 15:44
With the spread of the new coronavirus spread worldwide, Defense Minister Kono departed on the 10th of this month for a new ship to replace the destroyer dispatched to the Middle East and In order to check if there are any, it was revealed that they will stay in the waters around Japan for two weeks.
Defense Minister Kono revealed at a press conference that he will depart the destroyer "Kirisame" from the Maritime Self-Defense Force Sasebo base in Nagasaki prefecture on 10th of this month to replace the destroyer "Takanami" dispatched to the Middle East region. .
Since crew members live together in a sealed space, we do not allow people who may be infected by the new coronavirus or those who have basic illness to be boarded on the medical checkup prior to dispatch.
In addition, in order to confirm that the crew has not been infected, we will stay in the waters near Japan for about two weeks after leaving the port before heading to the site.
Furthermore, even when calling for refueling, crew members will take measures to prevent them from landing at the port.
On the other hand, Minister Kono said that the Chinese army was actively active, such as making the aircraft carrier make a round trip between the Okinawa main island and Miyakojima for the first time, `` In line with the international thought to take measures against the new coronavirus firmly. It's hard to say that it's a bad thing. We want China to be self-restraint. "